*** Official Oakland Athletics @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (4/17) ***

[alnorth]

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<tr><td>Final</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> OAK (5-6) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (8-2) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> X </td><td> 6 </td><td> 15 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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Sonny Gray 6IP 4R 4ER 1BB 5K
Eric O'Flaherty 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Loss, (0-1) Dan Otero 1IP 2R 2ER 0BB 0K

VS.

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Jeremy Guthrie 6IP 4R 4ER 0BB 2K 3HR
Kelvin Herrera 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K
Win, (2-0) Wade Davis 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Save, (4) Greg Holland 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 0K

Home Runs

OAK

Ike Davis, (1) - Top 4th solo shot to right
Stephen Vogt, (2) - Top 4th solo shot to right
Stephen Vogt, (3) - Top 7th solo shot to right

KC

none

AL Central

Final: CWS 1, DET 2
Top 11th: CLE 2, MIN 2

Starting Lineups

OAK

1. Sam Fuld, CF
2. Mark Canha, LF
3. Ben Zobrist, 2B
4. Billy Butler, DH
5. Ike Davis, 1B
6. Stephen Vogt, C
7. Brett Lawrie, 3B
8. Josh Reddick, RF
9. Marcus Semien, SS

KC

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
1. Christian Colon, SS
2. Mike Moustakas, 3B
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Kendrys Morales, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
7. Jarrod Dyson, pr
7. Erik Kratz, C
8. Paulo Orlando, RF
9. Omar Infante, 2B

[alnorth]

I'll add the usual bells and whistles later

[Chiefs Pantalones]

@610SportsKC: "After this contract I'm not done playing baseball. It might be a homecoming." -Billy Butler on Fescoe in the Morning, today. #royals

[RollChiefsRoll]

@610SportsKC: "After this contract I'm not done playing baseball. It might be a homecoming." -Billy Butler on Fescoe in the Morning, today. #royals

Nah, we're good. Keep your GIDPs in Oakland.

[POND_OF_RED]

Heard Billy set some record in Oakland as the first player to record a hit in each if his first 10 games with the A's. Good for Billy, now kill that streak...

[Nzoner]

Sonny Gray ERA 0.59

Time to change that

[C3HIEF3S]

Gonna be a tough one tonight.

[TribalElder]

Win

[alnorth]

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[chiefqueen]

The Royals called up Reymond Fuentes and optioned Terrance Gore back to the minors.
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) April 17, 2015 (https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/status/589117342552031233)
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Can he hit?

[alnorth]

Can he hit?

A lot better than Gore, at least. I'm not sure if he's ready, but he's been OPS'ing .800 in the high minors.

[Great Expectations]

What is the Royals typical policy on tickets for games that have been rained out? I have four tickets to Sunday's game and it doesn't look like it will be played.

[RollChiefsRoll]

What is the Royals typical policy on tickets for games that have been rained out? I have four tickets to Sunday's game and it doesn't look like it will be played.

At least for the rained out ALCS games last year, your ticket for the rained out game works at the rescheduled game.

[alnorth]

What is the Royals typical policy on tickets for games that have been rained out? I have four tickets to Sunday's game and it doesn't look like it will be played.

During the regular season, usually your ticket becomes a rain check that you can exchange for similar tickets for a different game.

In the playoffs, its only good for the next game, and you have to sell it if you can't go.

[siberian khatru]

Wonder what the story is on Gore getting jettisoned after just two games. Was he a Twins-specific callup? Did Ned conclude the fifth OF might actually have to bat at some point? Did Gore do something to piss someone off?

Also interesting that Orlando, not Dyson, is starting in RF vs. Gray. Maybe because Orlando has more experience in RF than Dyson, who was a tad shaky there in Minnesota?

[KCUnited]

Chicago's lol defense pisses away the game to Detroit.

[RollChiefsRoll]

Chicago's lol defense pisses away the game to Detroit.

Mexecutioner gets the win too.

[ChiefsCountry]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.

[Snapplez]

Chicago's lol defense pisses away the game to Detroit.

Ramirez made to look the fool. Why the hell would you pull up that tag instead of just hittin that guy?

[KChiefs1]

Gonna be a tough one tonight.

Yes

[eDave]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.

Fantastic.

[KCUnited]

Ramirez made to look the fool. Why the hell would you pull up that tag instead of just hittin that guy?

Soft bitch is really the only thing I can come up with.

[kcfanXIII]

Really glad we didn't wait till tonight to walk up for tix.

[Dartgod]

Ramirez made to look the fool. Why the hell would you pull up that tag instead of just hittin that guy?

I've watched that replay about a dozen times and I swear his foot hits the glove.

[Prison Bitch]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.

That is great to hear.

[MTG#10]

alnorth should be the only one allowed to start game threads since he's the only one that provides game info in the OP.

[Unsmooth-Moment]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.

Awesome!

[cmh6476]

alnorth should be the only one allowed to start game threads since he's the only one that provides game info in the OP.

and deberg shouldn't start threads

[cmh6476]

also in let's foc king dew this

[alnorth]

alnorth should be the only one allowed to start game threads since he's the only one that provides game info in the OP.

I'm planning to skip tomorrow. I just can't watch/listen/follow all 162 games without going batty.

[KChiefs1]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.


Going to happen a lot this year.

[Deberg_1990]

Butler will probably tear us up this weekend.


6 singles and 7 warning track shots

[Rasputin]

This sucks not having cable or internet at home for the moment or last several months. fuck I've been out of the loop on everything.

Work work work all I do


Go Royals.

Starting my 3 day weekend and broke


I really want to go to a game this year hope the stars line up for me.

[chiefqueen]

What is the Royals typical policy on tickets for games that have been rained out? I have four tickets to Sunday's game and it doesn't look like it will be played.

Should Sunday's game be rained there's a chance it would be made up in Chokeland.

[bsroyals54]

We bring our best vs good teams. Always.

[ARROW2]

Fucking tigers man. Can't wait to play them

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Seems like the Royals are good enough that there needs to be a sub forum

[threebag]

Go ROYALS

[mr. tegu]

****ing tigers man. Can't wait to play them

I don't know about that. I think we beat them more than last season but I am not exactly eager to play them.

[stonedstooge]

Belly highlights are awesome. Too bad he didn't have many the last few years

[stonedstooge]

Billy gets his ring. The crowd roars.

[stonedstooge]

Boys get their Gold Gloves tonight too. Should/could be 5

[C3HIEF3S]

Good for Billy.
Great guy, nothing but class. But his time here was up, sadly.

[Kidd Lex]

I'm planning to skip tomorrow. I just can't watch/listen/follow all 162 games without going batty.

Yep I took the last two game threads off and see what you did?! I cant leave you all to your own devices..

[alnorth]

Yep I took the last two game threads off and see what you did?! I cant leave you all to your own devices..

There's also a fantastic slate of fights on FOX tomorrow night, nice change of pace.

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Fuld grounds out to first unassisted
Canha grounds out to pitcher
Zobrist flies out to right

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 1st

Escobar grounds out to second
Moustakas grounds out to pitcher
Cain singles to center
Hosmer hits an infield single to shortstop, Cain to second
Morales grounds out to pitcher

0 runs, 2 hits

[stonedstooge]

There's also a fantastic slate of fights on FOX tomorrow night, nice change of pace.

Boxing or MMA

[alnorth]

Boxing or MMA

UFC. Its probably my 2nd-favorite sport, 5 of the last 6 fights tomorrow night are interesting, and better than the next PPV.

[Deberg_1990]

Standing Room Only for tonight's game. I wonder when the last time an April game that was not opening day had a sellout.

I see a ton of empty seats so far??

[stonedstooge]

UFC. Its probably my 2nd-favorite sport, 5 of the last 6 fights tomorrow night are interesting, and better than the next PPV.

Thanks

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I see a ton of empty seats so far??

Oh great Deberg , now we're gonna lose !

[Kidd Lex]

Cain is seeing beach balls

[bsroyals54]

ATTA KID

[stonedstooge]

HAHA. THANKS A'S

[bsroyals54]

Semen looked up, wahahahahahaaa

[bsroyals54]

MORALES SWINGIN' AT FIRST PITCH WHAT THE FUCK

[Kidd Lex]

MORALES SWINGIN' AT FIRST PITCH WHAT THE FUCK

He got a good ball to hit and just missed it - you don't take hittable pitches against a control guru if you see one you like

[GloryDayz]

Too bad nobody was on!

[kstater]

Darn allergies

[tk13]

That's why I can't ever hate on Billy. He's the rare athlete who would legitimately stay in Kansas City if we'd have him.

[bsroyals54]

He got a good ball to hit and just missed it - you don't take hittable pitches against a control guru if you see one you like

I want Morales workin' counts, he's not a first pitch swinger like the Royals are

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Butler grounds out to third
Davis singles to center
Vogt doubles to right, Davis to third
Lawrie sacrifices (bunt) to pitcher, Vogt to third, Davis scores
Reddick flies out to center

1 run, 2 hits

Bottom 2nd

Gordon walks
Perez reaches on a 1-6 fielder's choice, Gordon out at second
Orlando strikes out (looking)
Infante strikes out (swinging) 2-3

0 runs, 0 hits

[C3HIEF3S]

Not bad, get it back.

[Al Bundy]

Guthrie makes sure the home team pays for leaving runners on.

[GloryDayz]

Maybe I should go back out and walk barefoot in the freshly cut lawn. It's beautiful this time of year, so it might be more relaxing than this might end up being...

[C3HIEF3S]

Wow, nice PA there for Gordo.

[bsroyals54]

STEAL 2ND GORDO

[stonedstooge]

How's about a hit and run here?

[bsroyals54]

bitch semen turned his head and still scooped it

[bsroyals54]

how about another triple, hes due

[bsroyals54]

same pitch as the first one and this time its called a strike, umpires need to be shot

[stonedstooge]

Should have crushed that one

[bsroyals54]

Pitchers job is even easier when the umpire is the decider

[Hootie]

Gray has his filthy stuff tonight

[bsroyals54]

LOL, that spot is either way for this fuckface

[bsroyals54]

Jesus.

[Kidd Lex]

Gray has his filthy stuff tonight

My thought too - guy looks damn near untouchable.

[bsroyals54]

the pitch on the lower outside corner has a 50% chance of being called a strike

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Semien doubles to left
Fuld flies out to right
Canha flies out to right
Zobrist lines out to shortstop

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 3rd

Escobar flies out to center
Moustakas flies out to center
Cain singles to right
Cain steals second
Hosmer singles to left, Cain scores
Morales singles to right, Hosmer to second
Gordon singles to right, Morales to third, Hosmer scores
Perez singles to right, Gordon to third, Morales scores
Orlando strikes out (swinging)

3 runs, 5 hits

[Kidd Lex]

And I have zero issue with the strike zone so far - we are lucking he's not calling that corner or there'd be zero chance of squaring one up.

[Al Bundy]

My thought too - guy looks damn near untouchable.

Looks like it.. going to be a LONG LONG night for the 2014 version of the Royals offense. I'm going to turn on something else.

[petegz28]

1 run might be enough to beat us tonight the way this guy is pitching...


and I am done with Infante already. he swings at pitches no where near the zone way too often

[bsroyals54]

And I have zero issue with the strike zone so far - we are lucking he's not calling that corner or there'd be zero chance of squaring one up.

Hes calling it and not calling it. Wish he would make up his mind, rewatch that inning when you get a chance, you will see what I'm talking about.

[petegz28]

ugh.....they score 2 and it could really be over

[stonedstooge]

Jesus Guthrie, got to keep them down

[Kidd Lex]

Hes calling it and not calling it. Wish he would make up his mind, rewatch that inning when you get a chance, you will see what I'm talking about.

I know exactly what your talking about - I pitched my entire life and at the collegiate level as well - you get that call on the black most of the time - the ump is not giving the black tonight

[stonedstooge]

HEY HEY ORLANDO

[C3HIEF3S]

Bit of luck there, but we'll take it.

[bsroyals54]

Lol, that ball couldn't have been any more at Esky

[Hootie]

They're mashing JGuts

[Kidd Lex]

It'd be nice for the Royals to endear this SRO crowd with a nice W tonight (as good as Sonny is looking though Jfc) - KC will support a winner no matter what PB says

[bsroyals54]

LeFevbrvre wants to tongue kiss Sonny Gray

[Demonpenz]

Lets go Royals

[bsroyals54]

Cainimal

[C3HIEF3S]

Another hit for LoCain, come on Hos.

[bsroyals54]

Hos couldn't be any more due

-REX and me

[petegz28]

just our luck...****er goes just foul

[C3HIEF3S]

Some good news is Gray's pitch count is pretty high.

[petegz28]

Hos!!!

[Kidd Lex]

Hell yes

[stonedstooge]

TIE BALL GAME BOYS

[bsroyals54]

ATTA KID HOS

[C3HIEF3S]

just our luck...****er goes just foul

There's our luck :thumb:

[Coach]

Tie game!

[Kidd Lex]

Some good news is Gray's pitch count is pretty high.

Great point :thumb:

[bsroyals54]

Seriously, this guy isnt throwing many strikes, he knows we're swinging, as soon as we started takin pitches hes starting to come in there.

[stonedstooge]

2 OUT RALLY TIME

[Hootie]

That's a manufactured run

[petegz28]

wow..I thought Morales parked that thing when it came off his bat

[C3HIEF3S]

I like you so far, Kendrys.

[bsroyals54]

atta boy kendrys

[Coach]

That a boy Morales.

[C3HIEF3S]

wow..I thought Morales parked that thing when it came off his bat

Same, I had both arms up at contact.. for a single. :(

[bsroyals54]

I just now remembered we beat these guys in late innings in the Wild Card game, haha. WE HAVE TO WIN

[petegz28]

aww. FUCK YOU UMP!

[bsroyals54]

LOW AS ****, **** YOU UMPIRE

[kstater]

Nice

[Coach]

Way to go Gordo!

[petegz28]

Gordon!!! Keep it going boys!

[bsroyals54]

ATTA KID GORDO

[C3HIEF3S]

Gordo!!!!!!!!!1

[eDave]

Their back!

[stonedstooge]

HAHA. UP BY 1. LET'S GET SOME MOAR!

[kstater]

LOW AS ****, **** YOU UMPIRE

Nah, it was a good pitch

[LoneWolf]

Nice job, Gordon.

[Coach]

Oh, and that low strike was way too low. He'd need a 1 wood to hit that damn thing.

[tk13]

Nice piece of hitting by Gordon.

[Coach]

No way Butler would had made it to 3rd base on that play....

[LoneWolf]

Their back!

What about it?

[C3HIEF3S]

Does Morales actually run well (for a big man), or is that just Hud-talk? I thought I remember seeing things about him being even slower than Butler.

[petegz28]

Nah, it was a good pitch

Didn't look like it but Fox Trax says it was

[Don Corlemahomes]

I didn't watch the last two games and just turned the game on ~10 minutes ago. They subsequently scored 3 runs.

Wow. Nice.

[bsroyals54]

No way Butler would had made it to 3rd base on that play....

My thoughts exactly, this this and more this

[stonedstooge]

OH MY ANOTHER!

[Coach]

Hitting to contact = win.

[C3HIEF3S]

SINGLES OFFENSE MAKING ITS RETURN

[bsroyals54]

Didn't look like it but Fox Trax says it was

Fox Trax makes zero sense

[eDave]

What about it?

Shit!

[Demonpenz]

Moralas was slower than butler, but reports his that he has an extra step

[petegz28]

Rally Rally Rally Rally
Rally Rally Rally Rally

Sally!

Ice Water...Ice Water

[kstater]

Does Morales actually run well (for a big man), or is that just Hud-talk? I thought I remember seeing things about him being even slower than Butler.
Pundits are saying that he's moving better than he ever has.

[tk13]

This inning is exactly where the contact philosophy makes a difference.

[Hootie]

Hard hit balls lmao

[Coach]

Moralas was slower than butler, but reports his that he has an extra step

Morales has lost weight, that's been substantiated.

[bsroyals54]

Moralas was slower than butler, but reports his that he has an extra step

Are you kidding me, have you seen Butler run? It looks like slow motion

[Coach]

Come on Paulio.... get a good pitch to hit.

[Hootie]

Welp, guess we can calm down on the Paulo needs more playing time! idea

[bsroyals54]

70 pitches 3 innings guaranteed

[petegz28]

got that fucker up to 70 pitches too

[C3HIEF3S]

Shut down inning here, Guts.

[stonedstooge]

Are you kidding me, have you seen Butler run? It looks like slow motion

Lovingly known as running in mud

[bsroyals54]

Ill take a 2 run lead, hopefully we don't see any Ned bullshit around the 5th inning with this small lead and our Cyborgs fully charged.

[Hootie]

I'll take a 2 run lead considering some of those hits lol

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Butler grounds out to shortstop
Davis homers to right
Vogt homers to right
Lawrie strikes out (swinging)
Reddick strikes out (swinging)

2 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 4th

Infante flies out to center
Escobar strikes out (swinging)
Moustakas singles to right
Cain strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

[Molitoth]

2 out rally's rule

[Hootie]

But J Guts is gonna give up more runs. They're mashing him

[bsroyals54]

We love to hit with 2 outs, except vs the Twins

[alnorth]

Ill take a 2 run lead, hopefully we don't see any Ned bullshit around the 5th inning with this small lead and our Cyborgs fully charged.

If I know anything at all about Ned, in April he'll do everything possible to get Guthrie through 5. I don't think he'll be pulled before that unless the lead is lost.

[Kidd Lex]

I'll take a 2 run lead considering some of those hits lol

Absolutely - gift from the baseball gods - let's show em we deserve them

[LoneWolf]

Is it just me or does Butler look even more douchey in green?

[bsroyals54]

and just like that, a 1 run fucking lead

[SAUTO]

Damn

[Three7s]

But J Guts is gonna give up more runs. They're mashing him
Yeah, wasn't pretty, but that's the basics of the Royals offense in a nutshell.

[C3HIEF3S]

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[bsroyals54]

When the opposing team gets a home run one thing can be guaranteed out of Huds over-positive mouth, "nice easy swing"

[SAUTO]

FUCK

[C3HIEF3S]

Damn. Come on Guthrie. Fuck.

[stonedstooge]

WUT THE FUK?

[eDave]

Um

[bsroyals54]

and just like that zero run ****ing lead.

[KevB]

Damn. Come on Guthrie. Fuck.

Batting practice

[petegz28]

our starters have managed to fuck off leads way too much this season

[tk13]

Well that was quick.

[Three7s]

Guthrie is pretty bad.

[Coach]

Jesus Guts...

[Chromatic]

WHAT THE FUCK AGAIN

[LoneWolf]

Way to go, Guthrie. Nice job.

[Chromatic]

our starters have managed to fuck off leads way too much this season

I have a feeling starting pitching is going to be a major point of weakness this year

[alnorth]

That was fast.

[Al Bundy]

GutHRie at his "best". Fuck that guy

[bsroyals54]

I honestly thought that was an instant replay when the 2nd home run was hit, what the fuck man

[Hootie]

Figured. Hopefully we can get to the bullpen tonight at least tied

[Three7s]

I have a feeling starting pitching is going to be a major point of weakness this year
Well, I'm HOPING that our crappy #4 and #5 starters can just keep us in games, but they might be regressing more than I hoped. I don't have too many worries about #1-#3. If it looks really bad, maybe we can trade someone at the deadline?

[petegz28]

Duffy fucked off every lead he was given his first outing...
Vargas fucked off every lead he was given yesterday...
Guthrie managed to fuck off a 2 run lead with 2 pitches today...

[bsroyals54]

Well, I'm HOPING that our crappy #4 and #5 starters can just keep us in games, but they might be regressing more than I hoped. I don't have too many worries about #1-#3. If it looks really bad, maybe we can trade someone at the deadline?

Even our #1 starter is getting hurt every 6th-7th inning, at least its minor injuries, but damn.

[Ecto-I]

It's ok - he shook it off and got two K's. This shit's gonna happen. He's just gotta firm up and get us to the 7th with a tie.

[bsroyals54]

Fuck you Tigers, suck a dick

[petegz28]

I'm not sure Infante has swung at a strike yet.....I am done with him

[bsroyals54]

Nice outfield communication, shitty A's

[petegz28]

come on guys..don't give him an easy inning

[tk13]

Nice communication there.

[Three7s]

That was embarrassing, Esky.

[stonedstooge]

Make him throw pitches boys. Get him out early

[bsroyals54]

We are hitting so many holes with our ground balls

[bsroyals54]

Cain is so selective now, fucking love it man

[petegz28]

just disheartening we strung together all those hits and Guts blows it with 2 pitches

[bsroyals54]

Rare out by Cain

[Al Bundy]

GutHRie might be my least favorite Royal on this team.

[petegz28]

I think it's time for a new Toyota girl too....

[MTG#10]

Hope JGuts pulls his head out of his ass this inning

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Semien flies out to center
Fuld flies out to center
Canha grounds out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 5th

Hosmer singles to right
Morales grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Hosmer out at second
Gordon flies out to center

0 runs, 1 hit

[petegz28]

GutHRie might be my least favorite Royal on this team.

Vargas in my book if you are talking pitchers.

[bsroyals54]

I think it's time for a new Toyota girl too....

Tell me about it, I hope America loses the war, because she's inside America. I hope Iraq beats us.

[Dartgod]

You guys are fucking hilarious. I should go back and find all the posts you made praising Guts and Vargas during the post season run.

[C3HIEF3S]

Guthrie serving 'em up.

[stonedstooge]

Tell me about it, I hope America loses the war, because she's inside America. I hope Iraq beats us.

They teaching you that in school?

[Dragonocho]

Guthrie is tied through 4.2 against Oakland's #1 pitcher. I'd take that in the blind before, during or after today's game. Also, Sonny Gray has a high pitch count. So our bullpen against theirs I like.

[petegz28]

You guys are ****ing hilarious. I should go back and find all the posts you made praising Guts and Vargas

I've never been a huge Vargas fan.

[stonedstooge]

1 MOAR GOOD INNING GUTHRIE

[bsroyals54]

They teaching you that in school?

No, in school they teach you to obey your masters.

[bsroyals54]

Guthrie is tied through 4.2 against Oakland's #1 pitcher. I'd take that in the blind before, during or after today's game. Also, Sonny Gray has a high pitch count. So our bullpen against theirs I like.

Exactly.

[alnorth]

I've never been a huge Vargas fan.

I'm neither a fan nor a hater of Vargas. He's doing pretty much what I expected. He's OK, and we usually have a chance to win.

[Hootie]

just disheartening we strung together all those hits and Guts blows it with 2 pitches
Get over it man

[Ecto-I]

Guthrie's makin me nervous with all of "loud outs."

[Three7s]

Guthrie is tied through 4.2 against Oakland's #1 pitcher. I'd take that in the blind before, during or after today's game. Also, Sonny Gray has a high pitch count. So our bullpen against theirs I like.
Because the Royals offense has had nothing to do with that.

[stonedstooge]

BIG INNING NOW

[Kidd Lex]

Guthrie is tied through 4.2 against Oakland's #1 pitcher. I'd take that in the blind before, during or after today's game. Also, Sonny Gray has a high pitch count. So our bullpen against theirs I like.

Stop with this logic

[Hootie]

Because the Royals offense has had nothing to do with that.
I'll take 6 innings of 3 run ball from our #5 and be content with it most every time

[kstater]

You guys are fucking hilarious. I should go back and find all the posts you made praising Guts and Vargas during the post season run.

Yeah, lot of overreaction going on. Guthrie and Vargas as a 4 and 5 is not the worst thing in the world. We trotted out Bruce Chen as our 1 3 fucking years ago.

[stonedstooge]

I'll take 6 innings of 3 run ball from our #5 and be content with it most every time

Amen

[petegz28]

9 hits 3 runs 6 LOB

that's been a problem the last few games

[bsroyals54]

9 hits 3 runs 6 LOB

that's been a problem the last few games

Yup, need to drive em' in.

[Dragonocho]

Because the Royals offense has had nothing to do with that.

If it was 8-8 yes. Baseball is a relative game.

[bsroyals54]

Speed on, get ready Salvador

[siberian khatru]

CLOG THE BASES

[C3HIEF3S]

Oh my, that defense.

[petegz28]

great defense

[stonedstooge]

DE FENCE

[Kidd Lex]

Amazing!!!

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Zobrist flies out to right
Butler singles to center
Davis grounds into a 3-6-3 double play, Butler out at second

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 6th

Perez doubles to left
Orlando grounds out to shortstop, Perez to third
Infante singles to center, Perez scores
Escobar grounds into a 1-4-3 double play, Infante out at second

1 run, 2 hits

[Hootie]

I wouldn't bring Guthrie out again. Borgs are well rested

[bsroyals54]

I wouldn't bring Guthrie out again. Borgs are well rested

You already know what Neds going to do

[Three7s]

I'll take 6 innings of 3 run ball from our #5 and be content with it most every time
Yeah, I know. Those back-to-back homers rubbed me wrong after taking the lead. I'm sure I'd have felt differently if he gave up all 3 runs in the first and we came back and tied it.

[petegz28]

get him home......

[C3HIEF3S]

That was pretty cool, nice hit Sal.

[petegz28]

fuck...Orlando and Outfante...someone get a damn hit

[tk13]

Deja vu. Just needed Colon on base.

[tk13]

It's flipping hilarious that our bullpen is so good we're playing for one run in the 6th inning and it's a totally legitimate strategy.

[C3HIEF3S]

That-a-way, get Sal home now.

[petegz28]

Okay...Outfante....can you get the guy on 3rd to the plate, please?

[stonedstooge]

JUST NEED A SAC FLY NOW

[Hootie]

Yeah, sac bunting to get to Infante? Ha

[C3HIEF3S]

Now would be a great time for anything here Omar.

[LoneWolf]

If I'm Ned, I would have seriously thought about pinch hitting Colon here.

[Kidd Lex]

Yeah, sac bunting to get to Infante? Ha

With his whiffle ball bat - no problem

[tk13]

Orlando is so fast. It's ridiculous. If he can hit at all he's going to be unstoppable.

[Hootie]

Let's see how embarrassing Infante makes this

[kstater]

Nice

[stonedstooge]

ATTA A BOY OMAR. I NEVER LOST THE FAITH

[bsroyals54]

Infante sucks.